Iowa cost guide
Yard Cleanup cost in Iowa
Quick answer
Yard Cleanup in Iowa costs an estimated $120 - $390 per cleanup. That is 2% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Iowa earn $19.84 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per cleanup)
- $120 - $390
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #28 of 51
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Priced as per cleanup.
Estimated cost in Iowa: $120 - $390
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects yard cleanup prices in Iowa
- Yard size and the volume of leaves, branches and debris.
- Whether haul-away and disposal fees are included.
- Extra tasks such as bed edging, mulch, pruning or gutter clearing.
- Season: fall leaf cleanups are the busiest time for most crews.
- Local labor costs: Iowa landscaping wages are 2% below the national average, and labor is about 85% of this job's price.
How Iowa compares
Yard Cleanup companies in Iowa
Other landscaping costs in Iowa
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $70
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $99
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $73
- Gardener$34 - $64
- Tree Removal$390 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$0.99 - $1.98
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.92 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$595 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$685 - $2,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,800
- Paver Patio$9.89 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- French Drain$9.87 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.95 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$785 - $1,550
Yard Cleanup cost in Iowa: common questions
How much does yard cleanup cost in Iowa?
About $120 - $390 per cleanup. The US range is $125 - $400 (HomeGuide).
Is yard cleanup more expensive in Iowa than average?
Iowa ranks #28 of 51 for landscaping wages, so yard cleanup runs 2% below the national average.
What affects yard cleanup prices in Iowa?
Yard size and the volume of leaves, branches and debris. Whether haul-away and disposal fees are included. Extra tasks such as bed edging, mulch, pruning or gutter clearing. Season: fall leaf cleanups are the busiest time for most crews.
How do I find yard cleanup companies in Iowa?
Local Landscaping lists 9 businesses offering this service in Iowa, including in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, West Des Moines and 3 more. Ask each for what is hauled away, disposal fees and which beds and areas are covered.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for Iowa by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.